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The Performance section measures participants’ practical digital skills across a range of real-life tasks. Instead of self-reports, these items test what people can actually do: for example, searching for reliable information, recognizing AI-generated images, protecting their devices, or using AI tools effectively. The items cover ten areas of digital competence, from strategic and critical information skills to AI and generative AI skills, providing an overall picture of how well individuals can navigate today’s digital environment.
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Strategic Information Skills assess the ability to effectively search for and locate information online. This includes choosing good keywords, using search functions, and finding answers to questions on the internet.
Performance tasks: proportion correct or selected. Where items are multi-select, we show the share selecting each action.
Critical Information Skills measure the ability to evaluate online information: checking whether information is true, assessing website reliability, and understanding the purpose of online content (to inform, influence, entertain, or sell).
Performance questions for Critical Information dimension
Digital Content Creation skills cover the ability to create and modify digital content: making presentations, combining different media, editing images/music/video, and understanding copyright rules around digital content.
Performance questions for Digital Content Creation dimension
Netiquette refers to proper online communication etiquette: knowing when to ask permission before sharing, choosing the right communication tool, understanding what not to share online, and using emoticons appropriately.
Performance tasks: proportion correct or selected. Where items are multi-select, we show the share selecting each action.